Portugal ½ Tostão - João III, 1555 – 1557
2nd type, Lisbon
Information
Country
Portugal
Currency
Real
(1517 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Teston
Year
1555 – 1557
Ruler
John III (João III)
(1521–1557)
Composition
Silver (.9166)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1555-1557) | — | AG# J3 87.01 to 06 (Avis cross with no marks in the quadrants) | ||
| ND (1555-1557) | — | AG# J3 88.01 to 04 (Avis cross with "º" at each quadrant) |
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